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Orb Weaver

Metepeira crassipes

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Field Notes

Description:

Brown and black spider about 5mm long with no true shape to web.

Habitat:

Firesticks http://www.projectnoah.org/spottings/6937003 in backyard

Species ID Suggestions

2striped jumping spider
julia11cc
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Comments (1)
CindyBinghamKeiser
Thank you for the suggestion ccm7! I believe I found the spider although I'm surprised that it's an orb weaver based on the web I saw. Perhaps it was just damaged due to our current high winds and its recent catch.

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PublishedDecember 3, 2011

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